Calibrachoa Aloha Double Cherry Red

Common Name:
Calibrachoa ‘Aloha Double Cherry Red’

Description:
Calibrachoa ‘Aloha Double Cherry Red’ is a vibrant, compact, and trailing perennial that produces masses of stunning double cherry-red flowers from spring through autumn. Resembling miniature petunias, its ruffled, velvety blooms create a spectacular cascading effect, making it a perfect choice for hanging baskets, pots, and garden borders. This long-flowering variety is known for its resilience, continuous blooming, and ability to attract bees and butterflies.

Thriving in well-drained soil, ‘Aloha Double Cherry Red’ prefers a sunny position and benefits from regular watering, especially during hot weather. Light trimming and occasional deadheading will encourage a bushy growth habit and prolonged flowering. Heat and drought-tolerant once established, this easy-care plant is a fantastic addition to any colourful garden display.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Trailing / Cascading

Mature Size:

• Height: 20 - 30 cm
• Width: 40 - 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Cherry Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Perennial (treated as an annual in colder climates)

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Petunia species
• Lobelia species
• Bacopa (Sutera) species
• Verbena species
• Salvia species